Hi all, While performing a bird survey for Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory on private and open space land near Eldorado Springs this morning, I found several good birds:
- Northern Mockingbird -- 1 along Eldorado Springs Drive early this morning, between Saddleback Lane and Senda Rocosa St. (a long-overdue county first for me); - White-eyed Vireo -- 1 singing along the north edge of the riparian tract about 1 km NE of the Mesa Trailhead (at 39.947913,-105.248424, for those inclined to precision); - Gray Flycatcher -- one giving its "whit" call and dipping its tail in the same tree as the White-eyed Vireo; - "Traill's" Flycatcher -- just north of the Gray Flycatcher; - Black-chinned Hummingbird -- a pair, apparently on territory, in a private yard along South Boulder Creek. This bird has quietly established itself as a breeding species in Boulder County in the past few years, and should be looked for in riparian habitats. Other migrants in the area included Hermit Thrush, Audubon's and Wilson's Warblers, Gray Catbird (possible breeder?), and Clay-colored Sparrow. Nathan Pieplow Boulder -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
